The award honors Dodson’s commitment to carry library science into the digital era. At Lewis & Clark, he participated in the John S. Rogers Science Research Program with Professor of Computer Science Jens Mache and Associate Professor of Computer Science Peter Drake. As an intern at Longview Public Library, Dodson managed an online database with thousands of cultural and historical items. He also led a digital literacy program for K-12 students.

Said Dodson, “I see the challenge of integrating technology into library and information studies as one of the most exciting opportunities today.”